Sermons on Severed From Christ:

Lessons From Peter's Life 1: Conversion

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

How long will it take Jesus to completely capture you?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1: Conversion January 13, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, become a Christian, __________. 2. Three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab: From Call Girl To Converted Girl

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006

What a change grace can make!

RAHAB: FROM CALL GIRL TO CONVERTED GIRL Hebrews 11:31 ILL- The Arc de Triumph is a monument in Paris that stands 165 ft. in height & 145 ft. wide. It is so colossal that a daredevil pilot once flew his plane through it’s pillars. It was commissioned in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Holiness

Pardon From The Prison Of The Past

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2021

Christ sets us free so that we do not need to live under the dark cloud of condemnation from past sins.

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Secure From Fear In The Arms Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 6, 2024

God spared no expense to show His love for us through Jesus. Nothing will keep us from God or the work He wants to do in our lives.

Last week we began talking about fear. We have to admit that from time-to-time fear creeps in. If we're not really sure about something we might feel a little insecure or fearful about that situation. Over the years I have seen that kind of fear or anxiety at weddings that I perform. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Divine Declarations

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2017

To establish that Christ has made several divine declarations that establish He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This lesson also deals with the false notions that there are other ways, truths, and means of obtaining eternal life.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Am the Way 2. I Am the Truth 3. I Am the Life Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “Christ’s Divine Declarations.” The Lord made three of them. They are as follows: First, I am the Way to the Father. Second, I am the Truth. And finally, I am the Life. We ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vaccination Against Spiritual "Sars”

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 29, 2003

"Severe Acute Rejection Syndrome" - rejecting the resurrection, and what Jesus does about it.

Luke 24:36-49 A VACCINATION AGAINST SPIRITUAL “SARS” By now, I’m sure most of you have heard of “SARS” which stands for “severe acute respiratory syndrome.” Somewhere in Southeast Asia, someone came down with this problem called SARS, and from that one person, SARS has been spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Can Live On God's Holy Hill?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 18, 2005

A sermon on Psalm 15 on how we cannot live on God’s Holy Hill except through Jesus Christ.

Sermon for 7/17/2005 Psalm 15 Who can live on God’s Holy Hill? Introduction: A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Greater Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is greater than all the sacrifices of the Old Testament for several reasons.

NO GREATER SACRIFICE Heb. 9:1-15 We have seen that Jesus Christ has a superior High Priesthood to that of The Old Testament. Last week we discovered that the New Covenant is superior to that of the Old. In Chapter nine, we will discover that the Heavenly Sanctuary or tabernacle is superior to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 26, 2005

Use several scriptures where the word amazed is used to describe peoples response to Jesus.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. As a kid, I always watched the magician’s hands. Occasionally, I cause them reaching in a pocket or flipping the platter over before the Audience could see the bowl was glued to the surface or the levitating lady was on a firm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-48

Denomination: Congregational

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 1, 2021

Why don't people say "Christ is Risen" on Easter anymore? There is more concern about their Easter parties than on Jesus' resurrection. We cannot allow society to steal Easter from the church like it did with Christmas.

Easter Sunday 2021 Christ is Risen! Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz (Romans 6:4) It was not that long ago. I remember joining my young family for Easter worship, and I heard people greeting each other in an unfamiliar way. I thought that on Easter, you would greet someone by saying "Happy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 47 to chapter 24 verse 12 Ill: • In many countries when someone important dies; • The flags are lowered to half-mast. Ill: • When we remember the people who died in two world wars we observe a silence. • A mark of respect. We are breaking into the narrative ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Alike Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

What is the expectation of God from his followers. He calls them as adopted children. Simply Paul Says to be confirmed to the ‘Son of God’ in our attitude, in our mind, in our emotions and actions.

Text: Romans 8:28-30 Theme “Be confirmed to the image of His Son”. Introduction: What is the expectation of God from his followers. He calls them as adopted children. Simply Paul Says to be confirmed to the ‘Son of God’ in our attitude, in our mind, in our emotions and actions. Attitude: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 30, 2024

Verse 34 gives us the good news of our salvation as simply as it can be stated. Each part of that verse outlines the means by which we can be saved from the penalty of our sins.

Alba 3-31-24 CHRIST IS RISEN Romans 8:34 A story was told about a Biology I test in which the students were asked: "Suppose you could take to Mars any of the laboratory equipment used in this course. How would you determine if there was life on Mars?" One student responded: "Ask ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put On Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

The first Sunday of Advent is about waking up from our slumber to pay attention to God’s Word for us as we We wait for that glorious day when Jesus shall return.

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. - Romans 13:11 Advent always seems out of place while everything else that is going on around us. While people are rushing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But If From There PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

God wants to be found and is always close to us, and we must continually seek a deeper relationship with Him through wholehearted pursuit.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it's truly wonderful to see all of your smiling faces today as we gather to worship and seek the Lord together. Have you ever felt like God is distant or hard to find? Well, I have some incredible news for you today: God wants to be found and He is closer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29

Topics: God's Presence